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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: toby176 on April 04, 2011, 11:22:51 AM
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What would you guys say the best pads are? Im after some new'uns and am wondering what you guys recon? They need to be light but also not incredibly expensive, and obviously, protective-y. In order of importance..
1) Light
2) Inexpensive
3) Protective
Any suggestions?
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I've got some Puma Iridium 5000's from last year, picked up a pair on here for a decent price. They're light, very protective and if you can get a decent deal on these you can find them cheap. Also the straps on them aren't long which is a problem ive had with some pads in the past, so I don't have to wear them loose or double back the straps.
However I also owned some Hawk Xbow pads http://www.hawkcricket.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=152&category=8 (http://www.hawkcricket.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=152&category=8). These pads are very light, lighter than the puma 5000's however they are ambi, so you don't get much protection on the inside of your pads. They're very cheap and well worth the money.
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I have heard good things about Iridium pads. They have only the two straps am i correct? The halk pads do look nice aswell but i think ill just have to drop into Meulemans (cricket shop) next time im in perth! Im not realy in any rush to get new ones so may just look around!
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Not the ones I have, http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/2010_Iridium_Bpads_5000.html (http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/2010_Iridium_Bpads_5000.html) These are the ones I have and they have 3 straps.
However I would like to try some on with 2 straps to see if they give decent support as I like my pads to feel quite tight.
Yeah, it's always best to go and try some pads on and see what you find comfortable, light and protective as we're all different sizes everyone finds different things better than others.
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If your prepared to wait a couple of weeks go to http://onlinestockist.com/
Have a great selection of SS, BDM, Kook, SM and SG at great prices.
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So true. I also like my pads tite and always have that overhang stuff.. well the pads my mate has have two straps! There ether 4000s or 5000s and are nice! With two straps, there in a differant place right?
As for http://onlinestockist.com/ well.. I have used them before and although the bat i got is great, i mostlikley will not be going back there. The pads i am using atm are actualy MRF and are crazy light! So im not agenst asian brands but yeah, would rather buy not from India.
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I'm a big fan of Puma pads, got a pair of Iridium 4000 (I think! the ones Kieswetter wore at the world 20/20?) and they fit well and are very light. Only drawback is that the padding on the inside is a little bulky. You want to make sure whatever pads you get actually fit you properly. From what little experience I have all pads fit slightly differently so find a maker who's pads fit well then look for the lightest in the range....Puma are nice as are Redback and Sunridges (which are great value) :D
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i think the newbery test pads are superb value for money.
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Pair of Chase pads I have atm which came from procricket (Dave) originally are very nice, got them for a bargain price too.
Highly recommend the SS style pads (though I may be selling my SS Pads - due to lack of need...)
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What would you guys say the best pads are? Im after some new'uns and am wondering what you guys recon? They need to be light but also not incredibly expensive, and obviously, protective-y. In order of importance..
1) Light
2) Inexpensive
3) Protective
Any suggestions?
I would look at SS and BAS. SS and BAS make softs for a lot of bigger brands.
Regards
asad
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Pair of Chase pads I have atm which came from procricket (Dave) originally are very nice, got them for a bargain price too.
Highly recommend the SS style pads (though I may be selling my SS Pads - due to lack of need...)
those chase pads are nice, fit smashingly and the use they've had have softened them up!
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I'm a big fan of Puma pads, got a pair of Iridium 4000 (I think! the ones Kieswetter wore at the world 20/20?) and they fit well and are very light. Only drawback is that the padding on the inside is a little bulky. You want to make sure whatever pads you get actually fit you properly. From what little experience I have all pads fit slightly differently so find a maker who's pads fit well then look for the lightest in the range....Puma are nice as are Redback and Sunridges (which are great value) :D
Kieswetter wore Evolution 5000 pads at the world t20
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those chase pads are nice, fit smashingly and the use they've had have softened them up!
I know, doubt I'll need those SS pads you sold to me ages ago. The question is whether to keep them and wait for 2012, or to sell them and get some extra cash now. ???
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Any chance of some pictures of these chase pads mate?
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Not right now Liam, as they are at my Club in the Changing Rooms due to lack of space at home. They are Chase 175 pads mate. When I venture down to the club on Sunday, I'll try to remember to bring my Camera and take some pics for you!
Hope that's fine. I'll put them up here or maybe do a little review :)
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http://uzisports.com/product_info.php?cPath=3_96&products_id=670
An actual picture of the 175's can be found there.
Harvey.
[We have one pair left in stock]
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Ok mate. I'm interested in getting a pair.
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Ok mate. I'm interested in getting a pair.
As mentioned we have one pair left.....you can order through the website. They are lovely pads...not too dissimilar to the Newbery SPS.
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They are top quality pads indeed top class indeed and the small mens ones are great for the vertically challenged
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Have you still got the ballistic 4000 pads on stock?
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They are top quality pads indeed top class indeed and the small mens ones are great for the vertically challenged
I have trouble with pad sizing. I'm currently 6ft 1, but back in 2008/2009 I had some puma ballistic 4000s and some GM 909s. These were in mens size and fitted me perfectly considering I was around 5ft 9/10. Since then I have tried new versions of the GM pads 2010 and 2011 versions. And the same for puma. They feel really big to me. I currently have some mens online stockist kook RPs. Which are just under a uk mens size.
Do I just need to get some current mens pads and try and get used to it. Or go for some small mens?
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whichever you feel comfortable in i'd say mate!
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If i was you i would not buy online try them on mate and see if you can best judge i think
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Have you still got the ballistic 4000 pads on stock?
http://uzisports.com/product_info.php?cPath=3_68&products_id=609
there you go.